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...But of these sophisms and elenchs of merchandise I skill not...
Milton, Areopagitica

Except he had found the
standing sea-rock that even this last
Temptation breaks on; quieter than death but lovelier; peace
that quiets the desire even of praising it.

Jeffers, Meditation On Saviors


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6.11.02

Weeks later, after the 24-hour haul has been completely sorted and examined, the final total is put at 860 species of moth and butterfly, including 133 park records and 51 newly discovered species. Considering how little money and time were spent on the quest and how much fun the participants had, it is a remarkable achievement. Officials at other national parks are already talking about copying the ATBI program.

Discover Life in America organizes about half a dozen ATBI bio-quests every year from March through October, most of them in June and July. Volunteers and school groups are welcome to participate and are encouraged to attend one of the training sessions, held every spring in Tennessee and North Carolina. More information is posted online at www.discoverlife.org:

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